Newsletter / Issue 135September 2015

Welcome to the September Newsletter

This month is starting off with a bevy new woodworking events - there's sure to be one that will be of interest to you. You'll also want to check out the Oct/Nov issue of our print magazine - there are some great projects in store for you. Enjoy your time in the shop, and work safely.

Oct/Nov 2015 Issue: Canadian Woodworking Magazine

Now that summer is behind us, it’s time to focus on some serious time in the shop. Peter Marcucci shares how he made one of Charles Rohlfs’ centuries-old rocking chairs. It’s a great project that will be treasured and enjoyed for decades. Adding beadboard wainscoting to a room in your home is a project that takes more than just a weekend. However, the steps are not overly complex. Rob Brown shows you how he added beadboard to his kitchen. Our six-part series on air tools wraps up with this issue, as Rich Keller takes a look at some miscellaneous tools that can be used with an air compressor. Free PreviewSubscribe Now

Free Plan: Jigsaw Puzzle Board

This sleek puzzle board solves the challenge of a lack of permanent space for putting together a large jigsaw puzzle, and the dreaded thought of losing a piece. The raised edge ensures no pieces are lost, and a plywood dust cover with finger notch keeps everything in place between sessions. It's an easy project that you can complete over a couple of evenings, or on the weekend. Get the Plan

Woodstock Woodworking Show Offers Extensive Seminars

The Woodstock Woodworking Show, operating under new management, will be taking place October 2-4 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. There will be two new hands-on workshops conducted by Ken Mercer – a 6 hour "Calculations for Conventional Kitchen Cabinet Build" workshop and a 4 hour "Quality Finishing Techniques Workshop". Purchase your tickets now.

Seating is limited to 12 people each so signup today. Learn from the experts, with 13 different free seminars to get you pumped and motivated. Admission $10 when purchased online, $12 at the gate. Get your admission back when you spend $99 or more with the Country Tool Shed.. More Information

Shop Essential: Digital Calipers

A good quality dial or electronic caliper can be one of the best investments you can make. This multifunction tool can measure things as diverse as the inside measurement of a mortise, outside diameter of a dowel and the depth of a recess. It really shines when used to lay out your joinery and do your machine set ups; the days of guestimating will be over. Read More

Woods to Know: Redwood

The heartwood is a distinctive pinkish brown aging to deep reddish brown, while the sapwood is a pale white to pale yellow. Redwood is typically straight grained with a coarse texture. It can exhibit curly figure and it also produces burls, some of them quite massive. The wood has been used for veneer, trim, millwork, general construction and decking. It is outstanding for all exterior uses, especially siding. Redwood continues to be used in fine musical instruments and the curly and burl figures yield all manner of decorative objects. Read More

ROLAIR Pneumatic Accessories

ROLAIR Compressors introduces its new line of pneumatic accessories. The extensive product-line includes a variety of pneumatic fittings, both polyurethane and hybrid (polyurethane, PVC and rubber) air hose options, a full line of conventional and synthetic pump oil and tool lubricant. Having been handpicked to meet the requirements of numerous applications, there’s bound to be a solution for professionals and hobbyists alike. All of these items are guaranteed to live up to the same quality standards you’ve come to know and expect from ROLAIR Compressors. Visit www.rolair.com to find your nearest ROLAIR dealer.

Building a Custom Fence

Fencing can have a dramatic impact on the curb appeal of your home, and can also provide a safer area for young children or pets to play in. Find out what's involved in building your own custom fence - you might be surprised to learn how easy it can be done.

Woodworking Poll: What is Your Workbench Situation?

Each month we poll visitors to our website to find out about their woodworking habits. To vote on our next poll (What sanding method do you use most often?) head to our home page.

Featured Woodworker: Ken Havinga

After a four year tenure in a small professional wood shop in Orangeville, ON, and receiving certificates for both furniture finishing and restoration through Sheridan College in 1984, fate intervened, and I spent the next twenty years working as a railroad engineer. In 2003, I returned to my chosen field and have been designing and crafting heirloom quality furniture and built-in cabinetry ever since.

My design philosophy has evolved through my admiration for, and in the spirit of, eighteenth and nineteenth century English and Colonial American makers. Having developed a fondness for contemporary design in modern furniture, I aim to balance between the generations of influence to create furniture pieces that will appeal to a variety of tastes. KennethHavinga.com

Maloof’ Styled Rocking Chair

New Brunswick sourced figured maple finished with tung oil and buffed to a perfect lustre, the silky rays add a three dimensional quality to the wood and create a stunning piece of functional art.

"Every Piece Starts With a Vision."

Bow Front Wall Cabinet

The locally sourced cherry and birch combination offer a subtle contrast to each other, yet serve to highlight the various elements incorporated into the design. Finished with Danish oil and buffed with carnauba, offering adequate protection while allowing the wood to warmly glow.

OSMO Polyx-Oil: The Original Natural Hardwax-oil coating system

Osmo Polyx-Oil is a durable Hardwax-Oil wood coating derived from natural vegetable oils and waxes that is resistant to water, dirt, beer, wine, cola and saliva. A unique combination of natural oils and waxes can be spot-repaired and/or restored/renewed with no sanding required, therefore wood never needs complete refinishing again. It's microporous and does not crack, flake, peel or blister. In comparison to conventional finishes, the natural vegetable oils and waxes allow for an easy-to-apply, hard-wearing finish that can be applied by professionals and homeowners alike. OSMO.ca

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